Reindeer Perch

Reindeer Perch

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Sarah Kriebel, 5, sits atop her uncle Michael Montessi's shoulders as he holds the trunk of a Christmas tree being cut by Matt Smith, (not pictured) at Hemlock Hill Christmas tree farm in Somers. They are part of an extended family that has been cutting their Christmas trees at Hemlock Hill for years.

Sarah Kriebel, 5, sits atop her uncle Michael Montessi's shoulders as he holds the trunk of a Christmas tree being cut by Matt Smith, (not pictured) at Hemlock Hill Christmas tree farm in Somers. They are part of an extended family that has been cutting their Christmas trees at Hemlock Hill for years. (Cloe Poisson / Hartford Courant)

Sarah Kriebel, 5, sits atop her uncle Michael Montessi's shoulders as he holds the trunk of a Christmas tree being cut by Matt Smith, (not pictured) at Hemlock Hill Christmas tree farm in Somers. They are part of an extended family that has been cutting their Christmas trees at Hemlock Hill for years.